AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIllegal Mining: Eleven police officers were killed and 12 injured in Pakistan’s Kohat district while travelling to raid illegal gold-mining operations. Gold Development: Lake Victoria Gold has begun 6,500 metres of grade-control drilling at its permitted Imwelo project in Tanzania, a step toward planning initial mining. Critical Minerals: Critical Metals Corp says it now owns 100% of Greenland’s Tanbreez rare-earth project after completing its European Lithium acquisition; it reported US$264.5 million in cash and targets first ore in late 2028 or early 2029, subject to approvals and construction. Project Costs: Lithium Americas raised Thacker Pass Phase 1’s estimated cost by 31% to US$3.83 billion, citing higher labour, construction and logistics costs; production is targeted for 2028. Industry Moves: Barrick filed for an IPO of its North American gold assets, while the Philippines’ investment board cautioned that current nickel output may support only two or three processing plants. Mining Safety: A coal miner in Pakistan died from poisonous gas on his first day underground, renewing concerns over worker safety.
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